Composite resins-also know as white fillings, a composite resin is a tooth-colored plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide) that is used primarily for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.

Crown-a "cap" that covers a cracked or broken tooth, unfixed by a filling, to approximate its normal size and shape.

Pediatric dentist-a specialist in the field of dentistry - dealing particularly with the oral health care of children, from infancy through the teenage years.

Periodontal diseases-also called gum diseases, periodontal diseases are serious bacterial infections that destroy the gums and the surrounding tissues of the mouth.

Periodontist-a specialist in the field of dentistry responsible for the care and prevention of gum-related diseases, guided bone regeneration, and dental implants.

Plaque-a thin, sticky film of bacteria.

Pontic tooth-false tooth.

Porcelain veneers-a ceramic material is bonded to the front of teeth to change the tooth's color, size, and/or shape.

Prosthodontist-a dental specialist who has undergone additional training and certification in the restoration and replacement of broken or missing teeth with crowns, bridges, implants, or removable prosthetics (dentures).